Here in Reviews, we play games so you don’t have to! No, that’s stupid. What we will do, however, is provide in-depth looks at and opinions on a variety of new releases, from triple-A titles to the many unique Nindies. Our reviewers will break down the pros and cons; the rest is up to you.
Chicory: A Colorful Tale is a wonderful work of art you should not and can not miss. It may just be the best game released yet this year…
Provocative and unique, Umurangi Generation is a photography simulator that is fully immersive and wears its heart on its sleeve.
Pecaminosa lays tropes on thick and fast in this detective game with gorgeous pixel art. Noir is still kicking, though the combat is clunky.
Biomutant has always come off as a title with a lot of promise, yet the concerns surrounding the game’s launch continue to remain…
Mass Effect Legendary Edition is an excellent example of a remaster done right as it perfectly celebrates the franchise’s original knockout trilogy in one package…
Wonder Boy: Asha In Monster World may be a remake of an older title, but remains just as worthy of praise as its original release.
Miitopia on Switch might not add much to the 3DS original, but with a few improvements, it gives Miis the love they deserve…
King of Seas has some fun ideas, but could stand to let loose a little more. There is depth, but only for players who give it ample time.
Fujifilm’s latest Instax Mini Link update and Pikachu Edition bundle is a wonderful way to celebrate a comeback of Pokémon’s photogenic days…
Dull Grey is short and bleak, but that’s the point. This visual novel has a strong sense of place and is worth playing more than once.
Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield is an excellent new take on the autorunner formula, featuring one of the best soundtracks of the year.
Subnautica: Below Zero is an updated followup to the 2018 original. More narratively focused, there’s still exploration and crafting galore.
Mixing and matching some of the best elements of the series into a unique concoction, Resident Evil Village will satisfy fans of all stripes.
Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir may not add anything new to its original case, but it is no surprise why the murder mystery visual novel from Nintendo became a cult classic in Japan…
Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind masterfully blends a murder mystery plot with traces of horror to make a compelling case.
ScourgeBringer may be yet another indie roguelite, but stands out as a bite-sized example of how to do it right.
With New Pokémon Snap, Bandai Namco has not only made the best-looking Pokémon game in years, but also one of the most delightful…
Returnal is full of risky design choices and rewarding mechanics, and finally makes use of the best features of the PlayStation 5…
Despite not nailing its combat mechanics, Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion is nonetheless a clever, polished, and genuinely shocking adventure.
The original Shantae has made its debut on Switch, making one of the very best titles on the Game Boy Color more accessible than ever.